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Pitkin County work session advances several board appointments after interviews
Summary
Commissioners interviewed and indicated support for appointing an at‑large alternate to the Board of Health (Michelle), several Airport Advisory Board and Open Space & Trails applicants, and a candidate for animal‑services/related board (Nicole Vandaboom); staff will place appointments on the April resolution.
Pitkin County commissioners used the March 24 work session to interview applicants for multiple advisory boards and to indicate consensus support for moving several appointments to a formal resolution.
Board of Health: Commissioners interviewed Michelle (applicant for an at‑large alternate seat). Michelle described health care and community work in the valley, highlighted interest in mental‑health programming, housing instability and concerns about Medicaid cuts, and said education and community outreach are key priorities. After questioning about psychedelic treatment and youth prevention work, commissioners indicated they were comfortable moving forward with an appointment to be formalized on the April resolution; Michelle said, "I would love to." The board discussed scheduling a final appointment vote on April 7 (resolution formalization on April 8) and completing an official appointment at the next regular meeting.
Airport Advisory Board: Applicants including Joanie (who asked to be referenced as Joanie) described long community involvement with airport issues, sustainability and design experience; commissioners praised applicants’ experience and discussed placements to task forces and renewals.
Animal‑services / other boards: Nicole Vandaboom introduced herself to the board, describing nonprofit work and a master's in animal law; commissioners said they would move forward with her appointment given the current vacancy. The board also discussed shifting qualified applicants who were not appointed into other open seats (senior services, Healthy Rivers) and asking Charlotte (staff) to follow up.
Why it matters: Advisory boards and committee appointments determine who advises county staff and policies on public health, airport operations, open space and animal services. Filling vacancies with experienced local applicants affects ongoing projects and stakeholder outreach.
What’s next: Staff will prepare a resolution formalizing appointments and will circulate follow‑up items to place candidates in suitable boards or task forces when possible. Commissioners suggested one‑ or two‑member attendance at tenant or public meetings to avoid quorum issues.
